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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.32, 3,068.40 and 747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.32, 3,068.40 and 747.68 is: 1,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.32 : 3,068.40 = 747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.32/3,068.40 = 747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.32x = 3,068.40 × 747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.32x = 2,294,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,181.31/2,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.13

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